New York EBT Deposit Dates — December 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In New York, December 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between December 1, 2026 and December 9, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number (outside New York City). Find your exact date below.
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All New York deposit dates in December 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for New York.
| Case number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 0 or 1 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
| 4 | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| 5 | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| 6 | Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| 7 | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| 8 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
| 9 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 |
Note: This table applies outside New York City. In the five boroughs of NYC, deposits are spread over ~13 days (excluding Sundays and holidays) during the first two weeks of the month, also based on the last digit of your case number — see the New York City table below for the exact dates.
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
New York City (5 boroughs) — December 2026
Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island follow their own OTDA-published calendar — not the statewide schedule above.
| Case number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 0 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| 1 | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
| 2 | Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
| 3 | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| 4 | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| 5 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
| 6 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 |
| 7 | Thursday, December 10, 2026 |
| 8 | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| 9 | Monday, December 14, 2026 |
NYC deposits are spread over ~13 days (excluding Sundays and holidays) during the first two weeks of the month, based on the last digit of your case number. The exact dates shift every month.
Source: official New York State OTDA issuance schedule.
Which December date is yours?
What sets your date
New York staggers issuance by the last digit of your case number (outside New York City).
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 1st – 9th of the month.
Weekends & holidays
Deposits load even on weekends and holidays.
Deposit time
Usually loaded between midnight and 6 AM on your scheduled day.
How much is SNAP in December 2026?
Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.
Frequently asked questions
When do food stamps come in New York City in December 2026?
In the five boroughs of NYC, December 2026 SNAP benefits go out from December 1, 2026 to December 14, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number. See the NYC table on this page for your exact date.
When do food stamps come in New York in December 2026?
New York issues December 2026 SNAP benefits from Tuesday, December 1, 2026 through Wednesday, December 9, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number (outside New York City). Check the table on this page for your exact date.
What time will my EBT deposit hit in December?
EBT deposits are typically loaded in the early morning hours of your scheduled day — often between midnight and 6:00 AM local time — so your balance is usually available before stores open.
What if my December deposit doesn't arrive?
First confirm your scheduled date in the table above — most "missing" deposits are simply scheduled for a later day in the month. If your date has passed and the balance still hasn't loaded by the next day, call the EBT customer service number on the back of your card or contact your New York SNAP office.
How is my New York deposit date determined?
New York staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of your case number (outside New York City). The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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